composting

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Very good for the environment and making use of food scraps and other organic matter.. Desired ratio is 30:1 ratio of Carbon:Nitrogen

DiY Compost Bin direct link to this section

• drill holes around a 32 gallon trash bin or bucket
• put browns over greens and scraps to neutralize odors
• always have double the browns to greens
• once the first bin is full transfer compost to a second bin

Carbon Sources (browns) direct link to this section

• cardboard
• dry leaves
• sawdust
• straw
• paper
• pine needles
• cotton
• twings/sticks

Nitrogen Sources (greens) direct link to this section

• grass clippings
• food scraps
• manura
• fresh garden waste
• coffee grounds
• tea bags
• seaweed
• weeds

Turn, chop, and toss contents of container twice or once a week. If farming with worms keep bin out of direct sunlight.